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Koon wins primary to replace former SC Sheriff James Metts

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A 21-year law enforcement veteran has won the Republican primary to replace former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts.

Arizona State University scholar speaks on gender studies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A women and gender studies scholar is the opening speaker for Women's History Month at the University of South Carolina.

Suspended president of SC State University sues school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The suspended president of financially troubled South Carolina State University is suing the school for breaking his contract and asking the court to delay his expected firing.

Senator plans bill to raise $800M a year for SC roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A senator who has been studying how to find more money to fix South Carolina roads for more than two years plans to file a bill this week that he says could raise up to an additional $800 million a year for state roads.

Magic Johnson Coming To The Midlands

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-SC State is receiving a bit of attention for a different reason than you might think. Basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson junior is planning to visit the university March 26th.

Lexington County Sheriff Results

Get the latest election results from Lexington County.

Senate ratifies amendment allowing charity raffles in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Charities across South Carolina should soon be able to hold raffles to raise money.

Poll Managers Call Voter Turnout 'Steady'

Lexington County residents braved the rain Tuesday to cast their vote for an election that hasn't happened in decades.

Headline: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has revoked the probation of a man accused of killing a South Carolina couple last year. The judge ruled yesterday that Malcolm Hartley had violated the terms of his probation for a 2013 Charlotte restaurant robbery. Hartley is one of two suspects in the October shooting deaths of Doug and Debbie London at their home in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

SC mailing some income tax refund checks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Revenue Department is mailing some income tax refund checks this year rather than using direct deposit in an attempt to cut down on fraud.

13 arrested in Lexington for selling counterfeit goods

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies say 13 people have been arrested at a flea market on charges of selling counterfeit goods.

Voters head to polls for Lexington County sheriff race

Voters in Lexington County are ready to start fresh. It has been decades since they have seen a new face at the head of the sheriff's department.

Senate looks for its own plan for more money for SC roads

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators are coming up with their own plans to get money for South Carolina roads.

Get your fill of pancakes at IHOP

If you're waking up hungry, you're in luck.

State health officials work with schools for vaccination clinics

Richland School District Two is working with state health workers to provide TDAP immunizations in middle schools for whooping cough.

Group provides assistance to elderly when springing forward

We're springing forward this weekend, and while you have to turn the clock ahead and lose an hour of sleep, there's something else to keep in mind.

Gov's office: Haley on jobs trip outside SC, won't say where

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is traveling outside South Carolina, but the governor's office refuses to give her whereabouts, saying only that she's on a job recruiting trip.